Local authorities in Andalusia report that 19 people remain missing after the massive wildfire. The Zioneer previously reported that the fire has killed 11, making it the deadliest forest fire in Spain in two decades.
Local authorities in Andalusia now report that 19 people are missing following the massive wildfire, according to Israeli media. The update, at 12:03 Jerusalem, comes after The Zioneer's earlier coverage of the fire's death toll.
At 03:43 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported 12 dead in the blaze, based on initial reports. Minutes later, a correction was issued: at least 11 people had been killed, as reported by N12's Assaf Rosenzweig. Subsequent updates confirmed the death toll at 11, making it the deadliest forest fire in Spain in two decades. The thread shows the evolution from an unconfirmed higher figure to a verified lower one.
The fire, which broke out days ago in the Almeria region of Andalusia, has ravaged large areas. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency services working to locate the missing. The Zioneer's background coverage has noted the severity of the disaster.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities have not released details on the identities of the missing or the likelihood of survivors. The death toll may rise as crews reach previously inaccessible areas.
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